7.2 Study Guide - Dev Countries & Industries

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1. Characteristics of DEVELOPED Countries:

  • highly urbanized
  • high percentage of people working in manufacturing (2nd) and services (3rd) industries
  • technologically advanced (computers, cell phones, internet users)
  • GDP high
  • GDP (per capita) > $11, 5oo
  • GDP (by sector)-
    1. agriculutre: 5% or less
    2. industry: 40% or less
    3. services: 50% or more
  • Labor force -
    1. agriculutre: 1-20%
    2. industry: 20% or less
    3. services: 50% or more

2. Characteristics of DEVELOPING Countries:
  • more rural
  • high percentage of people (> 20%) working in agriculture (primary industry)
  • GDP low
  • GDP (per capita) < $11, 5oo
  • GDP (by sector)-
    1. agriculutre: 15% or more
    2. industry: 35% or less
    3. services: 40% or less
  • Labor force -
    1. agriculture: 20% or more
    2. industry: 30% or less
    3. services: 30% or less
  • Infant Mortality Rate - high (> 10 per 1000)
  • Unemployment Rate - high (> 10%)
  • Population Below the Poverty - high (> 20%)
  • Life Expectancy - low (< 70 years old)
  • Literacy Rate - low (< 92%)
  • Human Development Index > 50

3. Examples of PRIMARY Industries:
o Agriculture
o Fishing
o Mining
o Forestry
o Extractive industry
§ Mining of stone and extraction of fields ( petroleum)
Any Type of Natural Resources

4. Examples of SECONDARY Industries:
Secondary Industry is when the country finds a way to use their natural resources.
Secondary Industry examples are- Ford Factories, Food Factories…
Secondary products are ice cream, jewelry, cigarettes, butter, glass, wine, pencil, paper, computer,
  • Syrup
  • Marker
  • Water Bottle
  • Clock
  • T.V.
  • Ink


5. Examples of TERTIARY Industries:
Tertiary Industry:
© Defined by exclusion of the two other sectors. Services are defined in conventional economic literature as "intangible goods".
© Involves the provision of services to businesses as well as final consumers.
© Services may involve the transport, distribution and sale of goods from producer to a consumer as may happen in wholesaling and retailing, or may involve the provision of a service, such as in pest control or entertainment.
© Goods may be transformed in the process of providing a service, as happens in the restaurant industry or in equipment repair.
© The focus is on people interacting with people and serving the customer rather than transforming physical goods.
© Mainly found in Developed Countries!
~ Schnucks
~ Malls

6. Examples of QUATERNARY Industries:
Research (library)
Development (Consultant)
Information Technology (Google)
Scientific Research (Cancer Researcher)